The Barrier Repair Routine for Inflamed, Sensitive Skin (Vegan + Microbiome-Safe) + Free Quiz

If your skin stings at water, gets shiny-but-tight, or flushes at the slightest breeze… that’s not “problem skin.” That’s a stressed barrier and an overwhelmed nervous system. You don’t need stronger acids — you need safety, softness, and consistency.

I’m Tabi — Skin Health Specialist, Author & Healer. I created the Skin Triangle Method™ (Topical • Internal • Emotional) to help you calm inflammation without wrecking your barrier or your ethics.

👉 Not sure where to start? Take the free Skin Triangle Quiz — find your fastest focus (Topical, Internal, or Emotional) in 60 seconds.

Signs your barrier needs a reset

• Burning/stinging from basic products

• Tight, glassy skin that still feels dry

• Flushing/redness, sudden sensitivity to SPF

• Breakouts + rough texture after weeks of daily acids

If that’s you, hit pause on the harsh stuff and run this simple routine.

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Sensitive, inflamed skin isn’t “bad” skin — it’s a stressed messenger. If you’re dealing with acne, rosacea, or general reactivity, you don’t need harsher acids or another 12-step routine. You need safety. When your nervous system calms, your skin finally has permission to heal.

I’m Tabi — Skin Health Specialist, Author & Healer — and I created the Skin Triangle Method™ to help you rebuild your barrier, nourish your body, and regulate your nervous system (without fear marketing or harsh actives). This post breaks down the gentle, vegan, microbiome-first path I teach — and points you to a quick quiz that shows your fastest next step.

👉 Ready to skip ahead? Take the free Skin Triangle Quiz (find out if your focus is Topical, Internal, or Emotional).

Why Inflamed Skin Flares (and Keeps Flare-ing)

Let’s keep it brutally honest and beautifully simple:

• Barrier breakdown: Over-exfoliation, stripping cleansers, and daily acids thin your skin’s protective layers, making it reactive a

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